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amazing nature, beach toys, blessed nature, clean beach, daily walks, Life, love, walking on sand
I have started taking daily walks before going to work. It has become a good routine that has improved my day. It makes me feel even more blessed to be able to have this contact with nature first thing in the morning.
On the first day I saw some garbage and other items left behind by the beach goers and decided to pick it up and throw in the trash bin.
In the following days I started taking a bag with me to help with the garbage collection. For the first few days I threw everything out. But the last couple of days I decided to keep some of the children’s toys. See the 2 pictures below.
The items I find the most are:
- Children’s plastic toys
- Hair ties
- Bottles, cans, bottle caps, plastic cups and straws
- Suntan lotion bottles
- Food and candy wrappers
- Socks (I found 3 pairs in 2 days)
Today I decided to take 2 bags, one for real garbage and one for toys. Guess what?
Nothing was found, except for a couple of bottle caps. I am happy to see the beach clean. Today is Friday, I am guessing the beach is the worst after the weekend. I will report back after Monday’s walk.
Wishing everyone a blessed weekend!
Blessed with a Star on the Forehead 
Kudos on this healthy habit.
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Thank you, Brad! It does feel like another little step towards a better way of life.
When observing the beauty of the beach and ocean I often think of the beautiful pictures you would take.
Blessings to you!
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Thank you Ana. I’m sure I would enjoy that!
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This is so kind and wonderful of you! 🧡
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Thank you so much Shreya! I just try to do my part everywhere I go 🙂
Blessings!
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Glad to see you thriving in Florida!
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Hi KE,
Yes, I think I am !
I said I never wanted to move to Florida, but I am actually enjoying living here.
Thank you and blessings to you!
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Oh, I love how you protect the nature overall, Star. I can relate with you so much. I pick up trash in my neighborhood, too, sometimes. I want to maintain its beauty. Keep going.
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Thank you, Hazel!
We do our part! It would be so awesome if everyone did theirs, specially not throwing garbage in the fist place.
Blessings to you!
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Yes, that’s how I wish that children were taught at home to throw garbage properly. Thank you so much, Star.
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Hi Hazel,
I wish the same. Whatever we learn very young it becomes second nature.
I am happy to do my part, and I am enjoying collecting some of my findings.
Blessings!
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I love morning walks and that’s really nice of you
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Thank you, Beth!
i does set the tone for a great day!
Blessings!
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Recycling the items , good initiative
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Thank you, Abhiram!
I am keeping a box with the kid’s toy. I am hoping to find some kids to give them to.
Blessings!
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It looks like a wonderful place to live. Kind of you to clean up after others. Around here, most of the junk on the side of the road include cigarette butts and coffee cups.
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Hi Susanne,
It is! I am so happy here.
I see cigarette butts and coffee cups too, but not as much as the other stuff.
Blessings to you!
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Love your photos! And blessed are the people who go to the beach and find there is no trash! You are a treasure. Keep up the good walking and the good work!
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Hi Maddie,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Exactly, it is such a pleasure to see miles and miles of just pure sand.
It is a win/win for me, exercise and keeping my front yard clean 🙂
Blessings to you!
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Love the pics, your contribution to cleaning up the planet and your health plan
. Kudos friend.
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Hi Dee,
Indeed, it is a win-win situation!
thank you for the kindness! Blessings!
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What a gift and blessed way to start your work day, Ana! And thank you for doing your part to keep the beach clean!
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Hi Ab,
It is indeed a blessing!
Thank you for the kind words. It is a small part, but every little bit counts 🙂
Blessings!
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It is good of you to collect the rubbish. Shame there are so many lovely toys there.
It makes your morning walk a very useful walk. ….and it is healthy. Keep it up. 👍
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Hi Ute,
It does make my walk more purposeful!
I am saving the toys to share with kids eventually.
Thank you and blessings to you!
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How wonderful to read of your routine and your gift to others by cleaning the beach. I am inspired.
My son does the same. He stops when we are riding together and picks up one or two things each ride to toss away. It’s one of his characteristics that he has that I am proud of.
Your post reminded me of the time when the kids were small I left behind a submarine at the beach, it was quickly claimed by another family (and I don’t blame them). I never found another like it, and the kids loved playing with this pretend submarine water toy that was quite large – at least 1 1/2 metres. I was consoled knowing it was probably enjoyed by another family and not disposed of.
Best wishes from the Okanagan my friend. – David
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Hi David,
Nice to hear from you!
On the first day I threw out everything I found, but I am now keeping everything.
I hope to find some kids to share them with.
Very nice habit of your son! Everything counts towards a cleaner world for all of us!
Blessings to you!
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Great pictures! Walks are awesome
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Thank you, April!
Blessings!
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I’ll think of YOU on my morning walks, which I’ve taken about 345 days a year for the last 2 or 3 years! (I take afternoon/evening walks when I miss the morning walks!) 🌞
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Hi Stacy,
oh wow, that is impressive. I hope to keep up with these walks and bike rides for years to come as you do.
I will think of you as well… sending warm thoughts and good wishes for the day ahead.
blessings!
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